Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup

Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup
4.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
4.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.3 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
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Review

Results you may expect from using Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.8 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup has a moisturizing rating of 4.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a moderate humectancy of 4.3 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈2.5%), and a moderate occlusivity of 5.3 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Dimethicone (est. ≈9.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
55
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Ratings

All humectants
4.3
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
10.5
9.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 4.3 10
4.3
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 10.5 20
5.3
9.0
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0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2.5
0.3
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All humectants 4.3 10
4.3
All humectants
4.3
2.5
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Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
0.3
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All occlusives 10.5 20
5.3
All occlusives
10.5
9.0
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
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n/a
- 0.3 -
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0
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
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Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
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in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
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All antioxidants 1.8 3 No
All antioxidants
1.8
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract
0.3
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Galactoarabinan
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
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Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
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5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %55
Function
Origin
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Dimethicone
Est. %9
Function
Origin
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Isododecane
Est. %6
Function
Origin
An emollient derived from petroleum with high spreadability. It is often used as a replacement for oils and silicones because it leaves no residue behind on the skin. When a product is labeled as “oil-free” it may contain isododecane instead of heavier oils.
Trisiloxane
Est. %4
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Description is coming soon
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %3
Function
Origin
One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Est. %2
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Description is coming soon
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
An anticaking agent that prevents a product from forming lumps. It also increases slip and produces an elegant finish in skincare formulations.
Zinc Oxide
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A white mineral powder mainly used in skincare as a physical sunscreen. It protects against UVA light that leads to visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines. Zinc oxide can also be used as a colorant to enhance the whiteness of a product.
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
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A silicone-based powerful emulsifier that helps to create lightweight and pleasant feeling lotions and creams.
Nylon-12
Est. %0.3
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A synthetic powdered ingredient that imparts unique sensorial characteristics due to its microsphere structure. It can also control viscosity by bulking up the oil phase of a skincare product.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.
Phenyl Trimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A silicone fluid that is used as an occlusive moisturizer. It applies smoothly to the skin and reduces the tack associated with organic oils.
Alumina
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A mineral derived from the metal ore known as aluminum. It is commonly used as an abrasive and also acts as a thickening viscosity controlling agent (and thus as a bulking agent). Alumina is also a great opacifier.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Melanin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin

A small synthetic peptide that signals the skin to produce more collagen. It has been clinically tested and proven to reduce skin roughness and the appearance of wrinkles.

Oligopeptide-24
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin

Description is coming soon

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A biotechnological ingredient that serves to supplement magnesium in the skin. Magnesium is essential for the skin because it helps to maintain healthy elasticity and moisture levels.
Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract derived from peas that contains many proteins with humectant moisturizing properties. Patents have claimed that it is able to stimulate cell renewal and increase melanin production.
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract obtained from Giant kelp that is rich in gel-forming and thickening polysaccharides.
Nereocystis Leutkeana Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Derived from a species of edible seaweed, this extract contains many different moisturizing and gel-forming polysaccharides.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sweet almond seed extract is extracted either from whole hulled sweet almonds or from the almond press cake left over after oil pressing. It contains various organic acids, flavonoids, and tannins – which provide antioxidant effects in skincare. Read more on almonds here: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil.